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ITMA 2011 unveils new chapter on fibres and yarns

Expanded product index to provide one-stop sourcing solution to global manufacturers

18 October 2010 – As part of its ongoing efforts to serve the changing needs of global players,
ITMA will feature a brand new chapter on fibres and yarns for its 2011 edition which will be
held from 22 to 29 September at Fira de Barcelona Gran Vía, Spain.

Covered in the chapter are natural, man-made and technical fibres, and natural, synthetic and
technical yarns. With the inclusion of this new profile, ITMA 2011 exhibits will now be
classified into 18 separate chapters, including spinning, winding and texturing, nonwovens
production, weaving, knitting and hosiery, garment making and textile processing, embroidery
and braiding, dyeing, printing and finishing, dyestuffs and chemicals, testing, recycling,
logistics, software and research and education.

“The expanded product index will be a boon to textile and garment makers and manufacturers
and professionals from other industrial sectors” said ITMA show owner, CEMATEX, the
European Committee of Textile Machinery Manufacturers.

Mr Stephen R. Combes, President of CEMATEX, stated: “With the business environment

becoming more competitive and complex, buyers now prefer platforms that offer innovative,
one-stop solutions for their total sourcing requirements. Many of our visitors are leading
manufacturers who are constantly exploring options to improve their productivity and to
respond more quickly to customer demands. Some of their solutions include integrating the
upstream and downstream processes, as well as adding value to their product and service
offers.”

“Similarly, as an established industry exhibition, ITMA is also constantly looking at ways to be

more customer-focused. In fact, over the last few months, we have received several requests
from leading fibre manufacturers as well as from visitors to our shows asking us to include
fibres and yarns in our product index.
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According to the Oerlikon Textile Report ‘The Fiber Year’, global fibre consumption rose 4.2
per cent to 70.5 million tonnes in 2009. Man-made fibres increased 4 per cent to 44.1 million
tonnes and natural fibres advanced 4.5 per cent to 26.4 million tonnes.

The Japan Chemical Fibres Association (JCFA) predicts that the world market demand for
fibres will keep increasing. Its recently released 2009 market survey revealed that chemical
fibre consumption is expected to reach 53.95 million tonnes by 2015. This represents a 24 per
cent increase from the output level of 43.51 million tonnes registered in 2008.

Addressing this upward trend in global fibre consumption, we feel that it is very apt, as part of
our 60th anniversary, to include this new chapter.”

Positive response received for 2011 showcase

As the global economy continues to stabilise, response from companies signing up to ITMA
2011 has been more and more positive. To-date, some 1,000 applications have been received
from leading machinery manufacturers from 36 economies, and the show is on target to reach
100,000 square metres.

“ITMA is a recognised brand and we are delighted that the industry continues to support our
showcase of innovative textile making technology. What is even more heartening is that over
15 per cent of the exhibitors have applied for a bigger booth space compared with their 2007
participation. This is a really positive sign that industry players are optimistic about the future,”
added Mr Combes.

Currently, exhibitors from the CEMATEX countries in Europe make up the biggest country
group, booking some 80 per cent of the space. The top five participating countries in terms of
space applications are Germany, Italy, Switzerland, Spain and Belgium. For the rest of the
world, Indian manufacturers form the largest contingent, followed by Japan, Turkey, Taiwan
and China.

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Sector-wise, finishing machinery forms the largest proportion, constituting almost 30 per cent
of the exhibit space. This is followed by spinning, weaving and knitting, each contributing
about 15 per cent.

More associations lend their support to ITMA 2011

Industry associations from textile and garment makers are also throwing their support behind
ITMA 2011. To-date, more than 85 associations from over 50 countries have confirmed their
support for the exhibition.

Among the latest to sign up are three federations:

• Arab Federation for Textile Industries (AFTI), the sectoral business organisation affiliated
with the League of Arab States Council of Arab Economic Unity,
• ASEAN Federation of Textile Industries (AFTEX), a grouping of textile and garment
associations of 10 Southeast Asian countries, including Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines,
Singapore, Thailand and Vietnam
• African Cotton & Textile Industries Federation (ACTIF), a regional trade body formed by
the cotton, textile and apparel sectors from across sub-Saharan Africa. ACTIF currently
includes members from 17 countries: Botswana, Egypt, Ethiopia, Kenya, Lesotho,
Madagascar, Malawi, Mauritius, Mozambique, Namibia, South Africa, Sudan, Swaziland,
Tanzania, Uganda, Zambia & Zimbabwe.

In celebration of ITMA’s 60th anniversary, several complementary activities have been

organised with partners. They include the World Textile Summit organised by CEMATEX,
ITMF, MP International and World Textile Information Network, and Advanced Textiles forum
by the Industrial Fabrics Association International.

ITMA 2011 is organised by MP International. For more information on the exhibition,

complementary events or to apply for space, please visit www.itma.com.

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About ITMA
Considered the ‘Olympics’ of textile machinery exhibitions, ITMA has a 60-year history of displaying the
latest in machinery and software for every single work process of textile making. It is held every four
years in Europe.

About CEMATEX
The European Committee of Textile Machinery Manufacturers (CEMATEX) comprises national textile
machinery associations from Belgium, France, Germany, Italy, Netherlands, Spain, Sweden,
Switzerland and the United Kingdom. It is the owner of ITMA and ITMA ASIA.

About MP International
Established in Singapore in 1987, MP International Pte Ltd is a professional exhibition and conference
organiser. It received the Enterprise 50 award for two consecutive years, in 2001 and 2002. To date, it
has organised and managed some 300 major national, regional and international events, including the
Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) 2009 Leaders’ Week. It is the organiser of ITMA ASIA 2001
and 2005, and co-organiser of the ITMA ASIA+CITME shows 2008, 2010 and 2012.

A member of the Pico group, MP International is headquartered in Singapore with a global footprint
across Asia and Europe. MP’s success with various partners is a testimony of its ability to identify
opportunities and maximise the rewards for win-win partnerships.

Issued by CEMATEX and MP International Pte Ltd

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Miss Maria Avery Ms Daphne Poon

CEMATEX MP International Pte Ltd
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